About the Site
Welcome to Hotel du Vin Winchester, the quintessential boutique hotel nestled in the heart of Winchester, Hampshire. This charismatic hotel, the very first in the Hotel du Vin family, resides in a charming Georgian building just moments away from the awe-inspiring Winchester Cathedral and the city's vibrant shops, eateries, and .
Our Winchester sanctuary, established in 1715, provides a grand yet relaxed atmosphere, making it the ideal setting for work, leisure, or those cherished moments of tranquility. Set amidst a backdrop of breathtaking architecture, historic museums, and cobbled streets dotted with unique shops and boutiques, Winchester promises a myriad of experiences. Whether you're seeking theatre performances, literary events, or arts festivals, you'll find it on your doorstep.
About the Role:
Role:Sous Chef, Hotel du Vin
Rate of Pay:£34,000 per Annum plus Generous Company Benefits, Training and Development
Contract:Full time, Permanent Contract / 45 Hours per week
Location:Winchester
Get paid for doing what you love, get loads of perks and benefits, learn something new and make a career for Life with Hotel Du Vin
At Hotel Du Vin fifty percent of all revenue comes from catering sales. In many of our hotels we can be busier in our Brasseries than most local restaurants! This gives our chef brigades a great opportunity to develop themselves within our kitchens. Learning new skills, working in fast paced environments under pressure and sometimes with produce they haven't worked with before.
What you'll be doing as a Sous Chef: Maintain tight control over food costs and monitor spend as a percentage of sales Oversee stock movement and ensure stock security Minimise food wastage and support monthly stock checks Report monthly stock control and monetary values to the Financial Controller Achieve and exceed budgeted gross profit targets Ensure professional kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef Maintain up-to-date product, client, and service knowledge; communicate effectively with relevant staff Regularly evaluate performance and products to identify future challenges Foster effective daily communication with Bistro, Brasserie, Café Bar, Reception, and Meetings teams Consistently deliver service levels that exceed guest expectations Collaborate with the team and adhere to company menu SOPs Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and food hygiene policies (HACCP); train staff accordingly Demonstrate flexibility in hours, location, and responsibilities as required by the company
Do you want to be part of something different, working with the best food, drink and a brand you can be proud of?
We create memories that our guests never forget. This could be the next step for you into a Head Chef role – we actively encourage internal development and progression. Onwards and upwards!
